Targus PAUH217U 4 Port Ultra Mini USB 2.0 Hub – Customer Reviews
Unlike other USB Hubs
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This is very well designed. It give you 4 USB Port but two on opposite sides. This is very clever becase you have plug in devices from both sides. You webcam or cell on your left and your mouse and number pad on your right. The cord that plug in from the Hub to the Computer is very sterdy yet flexible so you can not only adjust the Hub in all kind of angles, it would stay at that angle and not twist all around you wires. It also works great if you jsut want to charge you USB devices on the go. It come with a plug in AC adapter so you don't need to bring your computer along with you to charge youd devices.
7/16/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
Product desciption could be more specific
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I,ve seen complaints about the ac adapter you "must" plug in. Hey guys, try it without an outside energy source, I just hope I,m not gonna fry something but it seems to work fine just plugged into a powered USB port. I have a VERY high end system though with wattage to sprare, but no more PCI slots, Damn 7900 512 gtx graphics cards, why do 2 of em have to take up so much room. Oh well, trade offs are a bi---, but a reality and 7 extra USB slots are awfully nice.
5/28/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
It's called the Ultra Mini for a reason!
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This review pertains specifically to the Targus PAUH217U 4 Port Ultra Mini USB 2.0 Hub.
The cord is about 2.5 feet long - long enough to reach from my pc, which sits on the ground, to the top of the desk. It has a cable which is split into two USB plugs - one just to transmit data, the second to power the unit. The second plug does not need to be used unless you plan on using some heavy-duty hardware, and if so what are you buying a hub called the ultra mini for anyways? If you insist on trying to run a blow dryer off the thing, then it does have an input for a separate power source, which you will have to buy separately.
In short, If you have an old school machine with USB ports which are inaccessible /inconvenient to use, this little hub will give you quick access while taking up minimal space on your desk.3/18/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
RIP-OFF: Doesn't advertise that you need an AC adaptor
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I would like to believe that this hub works well- but I wouldn't know.I bought it to reduce clutter on my desk from all my devices hooking into my powermac.I hooked up my printer, ipod and digital camera and nothing happened.I called Targus and they said I needed an a/c adaptor.It doesn't come with one and doesn't say anything about one in the manual or instructions, or their website.They said I could get it at radio shack and gave me the info (5 volt, 2.1 amp, center positive).I've been to two radio shacks and online- they don't carry it.I'm upset.Any advice?
2/21/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
Better than my old Belkin model
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It's speedy and space saving and inexpensive. I bought this to replace my Belkin because the Belkin needed to be plugged in. This one is powered by your computer so there's no extra power cords, which is a big plus to me.
The only thing I dislike about this is the fact that the Hub takes up two Usb ports instead of just one like the Belkin.1/30/2006 12:00 AM | Rating: